rút ruột
[zut̚˧˦ zuət̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to extort; to gut, as removing the core parts of something
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to steal public funds for one's own interest
Register: informal
Examples
Việc rút ruột công trình xây dựng của anh không ai có thể gánh tội thay đâu.Not anyone but you could bear the blame for your embezzlement of the company's constructional budget.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “rút ruột” mean?
(verb) to extort; to gut, as removing the core parts of something
Is “rút ruột” formal or informal?
rút ruột is generally informal.